Chloe

Its been a while since my last post, with good reason. Let me introduce you to the little lady that has had HandyMan and I preoccupied the past week...

Chloe ArlynBorn April 14th6 lbs 7oz19.25 inches

It wasn't exactly the birth experience I envisioned, but one I wouldn't trade for the world. Chloe decided to do things her way and arrived in the world face up :) She's a content little baby, crying rarely, and easily soothed. HandyMan and I are amazed at how quickly our lives have changed and how deeply, madly, overwhelmingly in love we are with this child. I now know what that feeling is, that feeling that your life is changed forever - for the better - that other parents talk about.

My home feels fuller now, even more like a home. Not only because Chloe's room is done, another piece of the home reno puzzle completed. But because there was a gap I didn't even know existed - and Chloe has filled it up. You dear readers have filled in some of the cracks and crevices too. Do you know how sweet it is to read all the kind and thoughtful messages you've left on my blog? I'm in awe that strangers would take the time to wish us well on our journey to becoming a family. I'll cherish those thoughts, and this moment in time forever.

We've quickly settled back into our routine. Friends and family were over for a homecoming barbeque yesterday. My life is full :) And when the visitors have left, and the house is quiet and still, this is what my world revolves around... the two loves of my life, filling me with joy and peace.

We don't know each other, but I've been following your blog for awhile and I'm so excited to see the new addition to your family. I'm sure she will just love her gorgeous nursery! I'm due myself in September, and seeing pictures of your beautiful Chloe makes me even more excited to meet our little one!

Oh I am so glad that she is here and had a safe arrival , Chloe what a perfect name , she is beautiful . The love for a child is something you can never understand until you are a mother , enjoy her , give her a kiss for stranger friend Chris, like you need an excuse.Hey we need a pic of mother and baby too , I think. Thanks for sharing, Chris

A huge congratulations to all of you! And a big welcome to the world for little Chloe! April 14 is an excellent day to be born, if I do say so myself . . . I was hoping on Tuesday that I would be sharing my birthday with a new human being.

I read a quote once some time after my daughter had been born that summed up exactly how I felt about having her: "I'm living a dream I never new I had." May all of your dreams come true in the years to come.

Isn't it amazing how quickly a child fills up a hole in your life you didn't know existed? The first few months after our daughter was born, we kept asking each other, "what did we DO all day before she came along??"

Enjoy each sweet moment with your new daughter, and welcome to the world, little Chloe!

Normally, I'm just a happy follower of your great blog but I had to wish you and HandyMan congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby girl! I'm sure that she will bring you much joy in the years to come. In the meantime, grab sleep whenever you can!

Thank you for sharing Chloe with all of your readers. It was so thoughtful of you to do that in this incredible time of adjustment. She looks fantastic! Best of luck to your family, I'll be out here following along.

Hello...am not sure whether you will see this comment because it is posted after 18 months of publishing the post!!

Anyway,i can't help telling u....i came across ur blog from another blog(Making it lovely)and found it interesting...while i was roaming around...found some interesting facts..n they are....they are.....

"Our babies are born on same day, same year!!!"if its not surprising enough..."We both got married on the same day,same year!!!"..

And I am from such a distant place,India to be exact..n find this so amusing..